Underage Rugby – Youths & Minis

At Ballincollig RFC our Underage Section, consisting of our Youths and Minis, is the most vibrant section of the club with over 200 players and 40 coaches participating every week.

The main aim of this section is to provide a safe and fun environment for young people to learn to play top quality rugby. From the very youngest learning to pick up a ball and run with it to Munster Cadet and Development Squad members, we cater for players of all abilities and interests in the game of rugby.

Youth age groups (U14 to U18) participate in South Munster league and cup competitions, as well as invitation matches around the province.

Mini age groups (U7 to U12) participate in regular “festivals” with clubs in South Munster. Our U10’s and U12’s also participate in Pan Munster events during the season.

Age Grades

Age grades are set by the IRB and IRFU and are based on the player’s year of birth. Date of eligibility for participants is the 1st January.

For safety reasons players should play within their own age grades.

Training

Minis

Age Grade

Year of Birth

Tues

Sat

Contact

U7

2012/2013

N/A

10:00 – 11:00

Sarah Phelan

U8

2011

N/A

10:00 – 11:30

Ruairi O’Callaghan/Dan Murphy

U9

2010

N/A

10:00 – 11:30

Gary Cormack

U10

2009

N/A

10:00 – 11:30

Jonathan Murray

U11

2008

N/A

10:00 – 11:30

Danny Mitchell

U12

2007

18:30 – 20:00

10:00 – 11:30

Owen Drummond

Youths – Boys

Age Grade

Year of Birth

Mon

Wed

Sat

Contact

U14

2005/2006

N/A

18:30 – 20:00

11:30 – 13:00

Martin Burke

U16

2003/2004

18:30 – 20:00

18:30 – 20:00

11:30 – 13:00

James Kiely

U18

2001/2002

18:30 – 20:00

18:30 – 20:00

11:30 – 13:00

Robbie Ormond

Youths Girls

Age Grade

Year of Birth

Wed

Sat

Contact

U18/16/14

2001-2006

18:30 – 20:00

12:00 – 13:00 (Muskerry RFC)

Odhran O’Keeffe

All training is in Tanner Park

Players should be on the field fully togged out at least five minutes before training begins.

Parents should arrange to collect children on time as supervision cannot be guaranteed after training sessions finish.

Membership

For insurance purposes all players must be registered with the club and pay their annual club subscription promptly. Unregistered players will not be allowed to train or play.

Insurance

The club is insured with the I.R.F.U. for serious or catastrophic injuries to players but we strongly recommend that all parents ensure that their children have adequate insurance against injuries which unfortunately may necessitate intervention by medical professionals (e.g. visits to doctor, hospital, physio, etc). The club and its coaches will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the highest safety standards are always maintained but can accept no responsibility for injuries.

It is our understanding that most underage players will be insured through their school’s insurance policy but it is the parents sole responsibility to ensure that their child’s school operates this insurance, that it covers weekends, outside school times, etc and that their child is covered by their school’s insurance policy against the costs of injury for the year in question. If parents are unsure, they should check with their child’s school and/or seek insurance through a reputable insurance company.